What coverage do I have?

Students beginning in September

Canadian Students

If you are a full-time student beginning classes in September you are automatically enrolled in the DSU Health & Dental Plan and the cost of the plan is included in your student fees.

International Students

All full-time international and exchange students starting their studies at Dalhousie in September are automatically billed and enrolled into two health plans: the DSU International Student Health Plan and the DSU Health & Dental Plan.

Students beginning in January or May

Canadian Students

If you are beginning classes in January or May, you must opt in to the DSU Health & Dental Plan.

International Students

All full-timeinternational and exchange students starting their studies at Dalhousie in January are automatically billed and enrolled into the DSU International Student Health Plan, but must opt in to the DSU Health & Dental Plan.

Students on co-op or exchange

If you are on co-op or exchange you must opt in to the plan.

Students taking distance courses (exclusively)

If you taking only distance courses you must opt in to the plan.

Dual citizenship - Canada and another country

If you are a dual citizen, and hold a Canadian passport, you may not be automatically enrolled under the DSU International Health Plan if you have applied to Dalhousie as a Canadian citizen. In addition, you may not be eligible for Nova Scotia provincial health care (MSI) until you fulfill specific requirements.

Opt in/out of the DSU Health & Dental Plan

If you currently do not have coverage, or if you have equivalent coverage through another plan (such as one carried by your parents) you may be able to opt in/out. Please visit the StudentVIP website for more information.

The deadline to opt in/out is Septemberr 18, 2017.
Note: Students must opt out of the plan every year

Pick up your DSU health insurance card when you arrive on campus

All students who are covered under the DSU Health Plan and DSU International Health Plan should pick-up their health insurance card when they arrive in September from the DSU Health Plan Office, located in the Dairy Building.